Actions26
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- Message Actions
Overview
The node "SteveChat" enables sending WhatsApp messages through the SteveChat API. Specifically, for the Message resource and Send Video operation, it allows users to send a video file to a specified WhatsApp chat by providing the chat ID and a media URL. Optionally, a caption can be added to the video message.
This node is useful in scenarios such as:
- Automating video notifications or updates to customers via WhatsApp.
- Broadcasting promotional videos to multiple contacts.
- Integrating video messaging into workflows that require multimedia communication on WhatsApp.
Example: Sending a product demo video to a customer’s WhatsApp number with a brief caption describing the content.
Properties
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Chat ID | The unique identifier of the WhatsApp chat to which the video will be sent. |
| Media URL | The publicly accessible URL of the video file to send. |
| Caption | Optional text caption to accompany the video message. |
Output
The node outputs JSON data representing the response from the SteveChat API after attempting to send the video message. This typically includes confirmation details such as message ID, status, timestamps, or error information if the send failed.
No binary data output is involved; all results are returned as JSON objects.
Dependencies
- Requires an active connection to the SteveChat API for WhatsApp messaging.
- Needs an API authentication credential configured in n8n (an API key or token).
- Internet access to fetch the media file from the provided Media URL.
- Properly formatted WhatsApp chat IDs (e.g., phone number with WhatsApp domain).
Troubleshooting
- Invalid Chat ID: If the chat ID is malformed or does not correspond to a valid WhatsApp user, the API may return an error. Verify the chat ID format and correctness.
- Media URL inaccessible: The media URL must be publicly reachable. Private or protected URLs will cause failures.
- Unsupported media type or size: Ensure the video file at the URL meets WhatsApp's supported formats and size limits.
- API authentication errors: Check that the API credentials are correctly set up and have sufficient permissions.
- Network issues: Connectivity problems can prevent sending messages; verify network access and firewall settings.
Common error messages usually indicate these issues and can be resolved by correcting input parameters or configuration.
Links and References
- WhatsApp Business API Documentation
- SteveChat API Documentation (replace with actual link if available)